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Last sold for $131,000 on Jul 2, 1998

5437 POCAHONTAS ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
0
Baths
728 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$131,000 · Jul 2, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$75 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$610 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$610
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyEast Baton Rouge
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Istrouma High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Melrose Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70805These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,531
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,459 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,057
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,736
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5437 Pocahontas St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Istrouma / Dixie

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70805.

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 5437 Pocahontas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIstrouma / DixieBaton Rouge 70805East Baton Rouge Parish County
Living areabigger than728 ft²20% of homes12% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac93% of homes84% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than198442% of homes40% of homes37% of homes

About 5437 Pocahontas St

When did 5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jul 2, 1998 for $131,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA built?

5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

What schools serve 5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA?

5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Istrouma High School (high), rated D-; Capitol Middle School (middle), rated D-; Melrose Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70805?

Among the 8,521 homes in Baton Rouge 70805, it is bigger than 12% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1984 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5437 Pocahontas St, Baton Rouge, LA was $75. The county assessed it at $610.

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